Notice Concerning Establishment of MIRA Dissolution Authority

The Connecticut State Legislature recently passed, and Governor Lamont has signed into law, Public Act No. 23-170 creating the MIRA Dissolution Authority (MDA) as successor in interest to the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority (MIRA). The MDA’s designation as MIRA’s successor is being implemented pursuant to section 4-38d of the Connecticut General Statutes which is designed to provide substantial continuity during this type of agency transition.
Specifically, the MDA’s designation as MIRA’s successor does not represent a grant of new authority by the State. The MDA will replace MIRA and MIRA will no longer exist doing business as MIRA as of July 1, 2023. However, any effective orders or regulations of MIRA remain effective under the governance of the MDA. And to the extent that MIRA was a party to any action or proceeding (civil or criminal); the MDA is substituted for MIRA in that action or proceeding. Additionally, any contract, right of action or matter undertaken or commenced by MIRA will be undertaken and completed by the MDA effective July 1, 2023. The officers and employees of MIRA will be transferred to the MDA and all property of MIRA will become the property of the MDA. In summary, all of MIRA’s current waste transfer operations, reporting and business activities will continue uninterrupted under the governance of the MDA in fulfillment of existing municipal service agreements, operating and other contracts.
In addition to MIRA’s existing statutory authority, the MDA’s interim mission will be to identify the immediate environmental needs and knowledge necessary for future redevelopment of the South Meadows site. The MDA will continue all of MIRA’s ongoing waste management and related operations, but wind them down in an orderly and responsible manner by July 1, 2026.

MIRA’S OFFICE ADDRESS, WEBSITE, E-MAILS, PHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACT PERSONS HAVE NOT CHANGED. PAYMENTS AND INVOICES WILL CONTINUNE TO BE RECEIVED AND PROCESSED IN THE NAME OF MIRA UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE